The PowerLight® 3 Series is designed for the most demanding live audio users, whether in touring rigs or fixed installations. Features include the ability to deliver "the ultimate analog amplifier", while the QSC Dataport ensures full compatibility with advanced digital processing and QSControl. The PL340 features 2000 watts per channel at two ohms in a two-rack space chassis that's only 15.6" (40 cm) deep and 22 lbs (10 kg).
In addition to higher power, the PL340 offers higher input voltage, selectable sensitivity, and easily adjusted rear panel switches with color coded LED indicators. For those users who simply want a high performance amplifier to go with their existing processor or console, the PL340 is an ideal choice, offering high power, excellent value, and zero signal latency. When complete integration of amplifier control, monitoring and DSP is desired, the PL340 is fully compatible with the QSControl BASIS networked audio platform, with its comprehensive drag and drop DSP functionality. Simpler DSP requirements can be met with the DSP-4 processing module.
Recent advances in power supply capacitors further improve the PL340's power and low impedance performance, while continuing to offer the best available audio performance. As a result, designers have the choice of running a single type of amplifier throughout their rig, or matching amplifier performance to specific transducer types.
In keeping with normal QSC design standards, back-to-front airflow provides up to twice as much long-term average power as most competitors, without dumping hot air into the rack.
FEATURES
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PowerLight switchmode power supply for highest efficiency and improved audio performance
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Flow-thru air path and solid aluminum heat sinks for maximum cooling
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DataPort supports remote computer control and/or external DSP-4 modules
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Detented gain controls with 1 dB steps for precise calibration
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Removable knobs with lock-out security plate to prevent unauthorized tampering
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User defeatable clip limiters and selectable low-frequency filter per channel (3 Hz, 30 Hz, or 50 Hz)
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Three selectable input gains (26 dB, 32 dB, or 1.2 V)
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Front and rear panel LEDs indicate status of switch settings at a glance
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Parallel Dataport, XLR/M and XLR/F connectors for simple loop-through connectivity
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Neutrik Speakon® and "Touch Proof" binding post outputs
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Neutrik Powercon® power cable remains secure on the road (early PL380 units will have hardwired power cables until UL approval of 30A Powercon is complete)
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3 year warranty, plus optional 3 year extended service contract
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Linear Class H output circuit doubles standard Class B efficiency to reduce AC current consumption and cooling requirements
SPECIFICATIONS
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2 channels
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800 watts/ch at 8Ω
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1200 watts/ch at 4Ω
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2000 watts/ch at 2Ω
For more information on this product, please visit the
QSC website.
